Lemmy
Open Source AGPL-3.0Decentralized link aggregation and discussion platform
Description
Lemmy is a decentralized, open-source alternative to Reddit based on the ActivityPub protocol. Users can create communities, share links, write posts, and engage in discussions. Through federation, users from different Lemmy instances and other Fediverse services can interact with each other. Lemmy is written in Rust and provides a fast, resource-efficient platform.
Preview
Platforms
Web Linux Android iOS Docker
Replaces the following proprietary tools
Reddit → Lemmy
Self-Hosting
Lemmy can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions.
Documentation →Categories
Tags
#fediverse
#activitypub
#link-aggregation
#rust
#diskussion
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